Mill Springs, NC — The Allen University Track & Field program made a resounding statement at the 2026 Tyron Banked Invitational yesterday —turning heads with national-ranking performances and undeniable depth on both the men's and women's sides.
MEN'S LONG JUMP TRIO MAKES NCAA NOISE
The Yellow Jackets stamped themselves into history books behind a monster effort in the men's long jump, producing:
- 3x NCAA Top 50 jumpers
- 2x NCAA DII Provisional Qualifiers
- 1 elite, unforgettable performance from start to finish
Jamarri Norman
Norman took flight with a career-best 7.40m (24-03.50) leap, good for 3rd place overall in a loaded field and a provisional qualifying spot in the NCAA DII Championships.
- NCAA DII Rank: #7
- All-Division Rank: #63
- HBCU Rank: #4
Sytrevion Dyer
With a best of 7.20m (23-07.50), Dyer backed up Norman and also punched his NCAA DII Provisional ticket, making Allen one of the few programs nationally with multiple provisional qualifiers in the same event.
- NCAA DII Rank: #22
- HBCU Rank: #12
Christopher Joseph
Joseph closed out the trio with a clutch 7.09m (23-03.25) mark, solidifying Allen's Top 50 triple-threat and positioning himself for a strong conference and postseason run.
- NCAA DII Rank: #47
- HBCU Rank: #20
"That's depth. That's consistency. That's elite company."
— Coach Brandon Lowery
WOMEN'S SPRINTS: JORDAN & WALKER KEEP THE PACE
Not to be overshadowed, Allen's women sprinters also brought heat in the 60-meter dash, posting times that show the Yellow Jackets' women are locked in and trending upward.
Keturah Walker
Junior standout Keturah Walker continues to shine with a strong 7.88s finish—just shy of personal best territory and putting her near the top of SIAC sprint contenders.
Taylor Jordan
Freshman Taylor Jordan clocked a season-best 8.03s, showing poise and promise on the banked surface as she continues to develop into one of Allen's future anchors in the short sprints.
The Vision Forward
The dual dominance on display at the Tyron Banked Invitational is exactly what Allen Track & Field has been building toward—a program with national rankings, depth across event groups, and an undeniable identity.
From the elevation of the jumpers to the emergence of young sprinters, the message is clear:
The Jackets Are Coming. And They're flying farther & faster than ever.
